swing.debug.md

Overview

1. How to use swing debugging tools

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SwingExplorer

1. add to build.gradle.kts: implementation("org.swingexplorer:swingexplorer-core")
2. Find path of javaassist jar
3. Find path of swingexplorer agent jar
4. See runner script

Extras

1. See also git repo
2. See also maven repo
3. See also: JetBrains plugin (I don't know how to use)

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JSpy

1. ... TODO: no maven artifact :-(

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SwingSpy

1. TODO: module stuff: --add-opens java.desktop/javax.swing=ALL-UNNAMED

Download

1. Download jar from maven
2. Install into main

    try {
        Class.forName("jodd.swingspy.SwingSpy").getMethod("install").invoke(null);

    } catch (Exception ex) {
        System.err.println("SwingSpy is not installed... " + ex);
    }

1. Run the app
2. CTRL + SHIFT + Click